stylist

noun

styl·​ist ˈstī-list 

1

a

: a master or model of style

especially : a writer or speaker who is eminent in matters of style

b

: a person (such as a writer or singer) noted for a distinctive style

2

a

: a person who develops, designs, or advises on styles

b

: hairstylist

Synonyms of stylist

• barber

Examples of stylist in a Sentence

She is a fine literary stylist.

although she usually dresses her own hair, the bride-to-be decided to go to a professional stylist before the big day

Recent Examples on the Web

Cracking the code to cute winter outfits doesn’t require a stylist — just an open Amazon tab. —Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 22 Nov. 2025

The store will also serve as a hub for activations, including a holiday gifting event and upcoming partnerships with celebrity stylist Maeve Reilly, designer Sami Miro and food influencer Tue Nguyen. —Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 20 Nov. 2025

Sunrise will also fold in some new characters, including Close's Drusilla, the escort for District 12 tributes, and her stylist husband Magno Stift, played by Emmy-winning Pose actor Billy Porter. —Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 20 Nov. 2025

To make your suit look more expensive, celebrity stylist Samantha Brown says not to rely solely on the standard sizes offered, though. —Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 20 Nov. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1795, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Phrases Containing stylist

• hair stylist

Kids Definition

stylist

noun

styl·​ist ˈstī-ləst 

1

: a person known for an outstanding style

a song stylist

a prose stylist

2

: one who develops, designs, or advises on styles

a hair stylist

stylistic

stī-ˈlis-tik

adjective

stylistically

-ti-k(ə-)lē

adverb